Francis E. Kline, 86, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. He was born in North East, Md., on June 8, 1931, son of the late Delbert Kline and Frances (Meekins) Kline.
Kline retired in 1986 from work for the U.S. government, having worked for 32 years at the Aberdeen Proving Ground as a management analyst. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean War.
He was a member of Community Lutheran Church near Frankford, Del., and also was a 32nd degree past master of the Masonic Lodge #48 in Elkton, Md.
Kline is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary E. (Bibb) Kline; his son, Doug Kline and his wife, Jane, of West Chester, Pa.; his brother, Jim Kline and his wife, Betty, of Chesapeake City, Md.; his sister, Ida Gordon of North East; his granddaughter, Rebecca Kline of West Chester, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at 11 a.m., at Community Lutheran Church ELCA, 30897 Omar Road, Frankford, Del. Entombment will be private, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Lutheran Church; 30897 Omar Road; Frankford, DE 19945. Arrangements were being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, Ocean View, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.